US Bridges

County Road 116 over Mitchell Pond Brk

Good

Sullivan County, New York · 5 Miles East of Cochecton · Structure no. 000000003370020

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
325
2017 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 116 over Mitchell Pond Brk is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 116 over Mitchell Pond Brk in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 325 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 455 by 2037. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty Road 116
CrossesMitchell Pond Brk
Location5 Miles East of Cochecton
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates41.67808, -75.02633
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic325 (2017)
Projected traffic455 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$270,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 116 over Mitchell Pond Brk built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 116 over Mitchell Pond Brk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 116 over Mitchell Pond Brk carry?

About 325 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County Road 116 over Mitchell Pond Brk?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 116 over Mitchell Pond Brk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.